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Just saw I Saw The Devil, and holy crap, this movie is FUCKED. UP. Thematically speaking, this movie has to be the most extreme, depressing and "nihilistic" thing I've ever seen. That's not to say I disliked it; on the contrary, I really liked this movie. The performances by the two leads were AMAZING, and tons of scenes in the movie will fit right in that other topic on GAF, "hardest movie scenes to watch". The taxi scene and the ankle scene, good fucking lord.
Overall, as far as Korean movies go, I'd say it's far better than Oldboy, but below A Bittersweet Life and The Chaser (which is my favorite Korean movie). Still, great, great stuff, and very hard to watch.
Overall, as far as Korean movies go, I'd say it's far better than Oldboy, but below A Bittersweet Life and The Chaser (which is my favorite Korean movie). Still, great, great stuff, and very hard to watch.
MetalAlien
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The Dark 1979
I actually saw this first run back in 79, after that it dropped off the face of the earth..LOL Apparently it got a DVD release and is also found on youtube where I watched it again.
Not as terrible as you'd think, it has the glimmer of a good movie in there. Supposedly it started as a werewolf movie and at the last minute it was quickly converted into a Alien movie. Probably because of Ridley Scott's Alien movie coming out that same year..
This "alien" walks around in blue jeans and work boots and looks more like a zombie than an alien. It also shoots lasers out of it's eyes and blows people up. It is never really explained why.
The extra special effects aren't too bad, hand drawn lasers with some gruesome exploding people., pushing cars around, breaking down walls. Not bad at all really.
What bothers me most is the cinematography or lack there of. The movie is so DARK in the night scenes you can barely make out anything. Makes me wonder if they only bought daylight film stock and used it for both. Possibly even the reason for the movie title?
If this would have been bright enough to see in the night scenes I would maybe even recommended the movie, but it's still fun to watch this TOTALLY forgotten horror movie.
What reminded me of the movie and the reason I looked it up on youtube. I was watching Times Square (1980) which I LOVE! I love this friggen movie and during the climax you can see a movie theator with "The Dark" shown on the Marquee.
Time Square is another topic all together. One of my favorite movies period.
I actually saw this first run back in 79, after that it dropped off the face of the earth..LOL Apparently it got a DVD release and is also found on youtube where I watched it again.
Not as terrible as you'd think, it has the glimmer of a good movie in there. Supposedly it started as a werewolf movie and at the last minute it was quickly converted into a Alien movie. Probably because of Ridley Scott's Alien movie coming out that same year..
This "alien" walks around in blue jeans and work boots and looks more like a zombie than an alien. It also shoots lasers out of it's eyes and blows people up. It is never really explained why.
The extra special effects aren't too bad, hand drawn lasers with some gruesome exploding people., pushing cars around, breaking down walls. Not bad at all really.
What bothers me most is the cinematography or lack there of. The movie is so DARK in the night scenes you can barely make out anything. Makes me wonder if they only bought daylight film stock and used it for both. Possibly even the reason for the movie title?
If this would have been bright enough to see in the night scenes I would maybe even recommended the movie, but it's still fun to watch this TOTALLY forgotten horror movie.
What reminded me of the movie and the reason I looked it up on youtube. I was watching Times Square (1980) which I LOVE! I love this friggen movie and during the climax you can see a movie theator with "The Dark" shown on the Marquee.
Time Square is another topic all together. One of my favorite movies period.
elrechazado
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batman begins has horrible camera work. From the first fights in the prison to anything later, it's shitty shakycam bullshit, and it really brings the movie down imo.
TheKaeptain
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HiResDes said:
Second time you've said this in the past five pages lol.
It seem like it is an on going debate in every thread that has to do with Nolan or Movies.
TheKaeptain
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That's the bad thing about trying to watch it all. Eventually you will run out of things.
They're both kinda boring.
Superhero movies need to go away for a while.
Rewatched In the Mood for Love. It's still neat. Tony Leung exudes masculinity like no one else. And Maggie Cheung is lovely. I didn't realize that WKW had shot an alternate ending until QVT let me know. Kind of jarring.
Also watched Woody Allen's "Interiors." I remember a page back you were talking about Another Woman being Bergmanesque, but it's definitely here too. It's kind of funny that I had just watched Hannah and Her Sisters and Interiors is yet another movie with 3 sisters. I dug it, but it's definitely a very serious movie throughout. It's been a bit since I've seen C&M, but I kind of feel like this is the most serious of his 70s and 80s stuff that I've seen.
Superhero movies need to go away for a while.
Rewatched In the Mood for Love. It's still neat. Tony Leung exudes masculinity like no one else. And Maggie Cheung is lovely. I didn't realize that WKW had shot an alternate ending until QVT let me know. Kind of jarring.
Also watched Woody Allen's "Interiors." I remember a page back you were talking about Another Woman being Bergmanesque, but it's definitely here too. It's kind of funny that I had just watched Hannah and Her Sisters and Interiors is yet another movie with 3 sisters. I dug it, but it's definitely a very serious movie throughout. It's been a bit since I've seen C&M, but I kind of feel like this is the most serious of his 70s and 80s stuff that I've seen.
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
The only western we're going to be able to watch in my film history class, and that's disappointing because I loved this movie. I already love James Stewart, and now I can appreciate John Wayne too. The narrative flows very well and the frame job is extremely effective towards stressing the clash of culture and nature that is the heart of the movie. Ford is an impeccable director. I want to watch it again.
The only western we're going to be able to watch in my film history class, and that's disappointing because I loved this movie. I already love James Stewart, and now I can appreciate John Wayne too. The narrative flows very well and the frame job is extremely effective towards stressing the clash of culture and nature that is the heart of the movie. Ford is an impeccable director. I want to watch it again.
The discussion definitely went to Batman for a long time, but that's just because it's popular. I'm sure the topic will return to the reigning movie gods educating posters like me on what's good soon enough.HiResDes said:
revolverjgw
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Fires on the Plain, easy 9/10, one of the best war movies I've ever seen. Very dark full of awesome shots. I can hardly believe it came out in the '50s, must have been pretty taboo stuff for Japan at the time.
MetalAlien said:
Heh, sounds pretty bad on imdb, but it's hard to resist watching a movie with a cool poster like that...
TheKaeptain
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I'll post this here:
Suspiria Remake to Utilize Goblin Score
WTF? Had no clue it was being remade by David Gordon Green.
Suspiria Remake to Utilize Goblin Score
WTF? Had no clue it was being remade by David Gordon Green.
Fallout-NL
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Yes, it's awful. It's so much more fun when you can actually see the fights.elrechazao said:
ChubbyHuggs
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Dem apples + Minnie Driver is fucking beautiful.Gooster said:
roosters93
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Dr. Strangelove - Brilliant satire. Great dialogue and Sellers & co were great. I would put it in the top tier of Kubrick films. (of the one's Ive seen so far)
I've seen 2001, A Clockwork Orange, Spartacus, Full Metal Jacket, Eyes Wide Shut and now Dr. Strangelove.
All Quiet on the Western Front - It provided a different point-of-view to WW1 than I was used to but that pov also wasn't elaborated on much. Pretty realistic and harrowing.
Iron Man 2 - Pretty meh all round. I inexplicably dislike Jon Favreau and his increased screentime in the sequel irked me. Weird how when given a new element by his father that is "the future", all Stark does is put it in his chest. Maybe it's stupid to quarrel with the plot of an Iron Man film or perhaps I'll just have to wait for another sequel for it to be expanded on. It's kind of sad that I wrote more about fuckin Iron man than Dr. Strangelove or AQONTWF lol
In Bruges - Very good. Gleeson, Farrell and Fiennes were good and that Fleur delacour chick is hot. Quite funny, and interesting too. An interesting potrayal of assassins that's for sure.
I've seen 2001, A Clockwork Orange, Spartacus, Full Metal Jacket, Eyes Wide Shut and now Dr. Strangelove.
All Quiet on the Western Front - It provided a different point-of-view to WW1 than I was used to but that pov also wasn't elaborated on much. Pretty realistic and harrowing.
Iron Man 2 - Pretty meh all round. I inexplicably dislike Jon Favreau and his increased screentime in the sequel irked me. Weird how when given a new element by his father that is "the future", all Stark does is put it in his chest. Maybe it's stupid to quarrel with the plot of an Iron Man film or perhaps I'll just have to wait for another sequel for it to be expanded on. It's kind of sad that I wrote more about fuckin Iron man than Dr. Strangelove or AQONTWF lol
In Bruges - Very good. Gleeson, Farrell and Fiennes were good and that Fleur delacour chick is hot. Quite funny, and interesting too. An interesting potrayal of assassins that's for sure.
The Librarian
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KotH for the win.Decado said:
Meliorism said:
I do think this where ICM is better than criticker. though if someone was going to watch all the brunel movies, you have a month's worth of stuff ahead of you anyway.
also i don't think any of the regulars post what they've been watching, just discuss what other people watch. alas
Mister Wilhelm
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Rei_Toei said:
I've skipped over this in my Netflix que like five times now because I haven't had the time to sit and watch it. I need to correct that.
roosters93 said:
Definitely see the Shining. You might like Lolita as well, it's also a dark comedy.
roosters93 said:
These are my feelings exactly. Every time Favreau was on screen I kept thinking to myself "Wait...who is this guy supposed to be? What relevance does he have to ANYTHING? Did Favreau just write himself into the script whenever he could?"
roosters93 said:
If you like dark comedies, this is one is top tier. Farell was amazing in it.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons. 7.5/10
Far from my favorite Fincher film but it's solid. Long movie that could've used better pacing. Since I had already heard about the CG in this film, I was already looking for it. Otherwise, I would've thought something didn't look right but couldn't put my finger on the CG effects.
Far from my favorite Fincher film but it's solid. Long movie that could've used better pacing. Since I had already heard about the CG in this film, I was already looking for it. Otherwise, I would've thought something didn't look right but couldn't put my finger on the CG effects.
It was pretty awkward and funny how he's older body was attracted to the young Cate (forgot her character name already!). One thing I hated was how selfish Benjiman was for leaving his newborn and wife due to "not wanting her daughter to grow up with a proper father". Dude had several years left before turning back into a child. He could've easily raised her and she would've understood his condition.
TheKaeptain
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swoon said:
I'm guilty of that. Honestly, during the semester I am too busy to watch movies. Especially this semester. However, this weekend I am going to sit down and watch some movies since I finished all my homework for the next two weeks.
Snowman Prophet of Doom
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swoon said:
The sad thing is, I am. I just have so little time to watch movies these days between classes and rehearsals that I'm falling WAY behind. The summer can't come soon enough.
Cuban Legend
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You watch the original? or the horrible Nicholas Cage one?Kam said:
Johnlenham
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Summer Wars:
For the first 10 or so minutes my gf thought I was playing a game and wanted to play aswell and at the end said if it was a real game shed play in an instant haha
I went in blind as I saw it came out Monday in a boxset with The Girl who leapt through time so I snapped it up, I enjoyed it and the animation was great.
For the first 10 or so minutes my gf thought I was playing a game and wanted to play aswell and at the end said if it was a real game shed play in an instant haha
I went in blind as I saw it came out Monday in a boxset with The Girl who leapt through time so I snapped it up, I enjoyed it and the animation was great.
HiResDes said:
When did this thread ever turn into IMDB? I've seen more of this stuff in the past few days, then my entire stay on gaf. So you're upset that he enjoyed 8 mile? Is that really a problem? So because not every movie he watches is punch drunk love, or arthouse it's not good?
Peasant Princess-King
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Just saw Caligula for the first time last weekend... 
Can't unsee.
Can't unsee.Finally watched
I've seen bits and pieces of it but never sat through the whole thing. Overall I thought it was pretty enjoyable. Very interesting and I liked the whole themes regarding nature and humans (though a bit on preachy side at times I guess). Been trying to catch up on some Anime movies I haven't seen. Think The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is next on my list.
I've seen bits and pieces of it but never sat through the whole thing. Overall I thought it was pretty enjoyable. Very interesting and I liked the whole themes regarding nature and humans (though a bit on preachy side at times I guess). Been trying to catch up on some Anime movies I haven't seen. Think The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is next on my list.
roosters93
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&Divius said:
Mister Wilhelm said:
Yeah, I definitely plan to see the rest of Kubrick's work.
Cosmic Bus
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She's So Lovely
Coming off my recent completion of John Cassavetes' body of work, this remains the only movie to be made from one of his existing scripts (directed by his son Nick and with a brief appearance by Gena Rowlands). It's a messy, dysfunctional and often uncomfortably comical story, just as Cassavetes was known for, and yet feels... wrong, possibly incomplete.
While the main cast does a great job with the material, there's something about the neurotic chaos that becomes unbelievable, particularly in the second half leap, given its modern day setting, almost as if these rash behaviors could've been more acceptable had the movie come out a few decades prior (John Travolta's profane, hair-trigger husband/father figure is pretty amusing, I'll admit: yelling for his young daughter to "shut up and drink your beer!"). I also couldn't help but picture all the grizzled old standbys on screen instead of the somewhat younger, prettier actors. A curiosity for completists, but hardly essential.
How To Beat the High Cost of Living
A reasonably fun little heist/female empowerment romp, although it doesn't exactly succeed in either of those areas: their robbery scheme is built on a series of events and conveniences that exist only to keep the plot moving, and they aren't very good examples of feminism either, since things aren't truly complete until all three manage to land a man on their terms. Yikes. It's a little weird watching Kate and Allie dragging Jessica Lange down the road of suburban crime, hoodwinking one of the most gullible cops around with some flirtatious nods and winks, and culminating in a stunt-boob-striptease, but hey, if that's what worked in the '80s...
We Are What We Are
I'm not really a big horror fan, but I enjoyed the fairly subdued gloom and desperation of this quite a bit. There's no hint of the supernatural to be found, so it's as grounded as you could possibly expect a movie about a crumbling family of cannibals to be. I liked basically being plopped down into the middle of the story without much setup, and that things develop at an even pace; genre cliches are rarely tossed around (the most obvious example coming seconds before the credits and this is easy enough to ignore), and while it doesn't hold back on violence, there's no gore simply for the sake of gore. A very solid flick.
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